MSc Conservation Science at University of Kent

An interdisciplinary MSc delivered by DICE staff, covering the conservation of habitats, species and ecosystems and the social dimensions of conservation. A Conservation Science and International Wildlife Trade pathway is available depending on module choices.

Faculty: Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), School of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Conservation, Conservation Biology and Nature Recovery, Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Research Skills and Advanced Analytical Methods, Research Dissertation Skills and a Dissertation; two optional modules such as GIS, Wildlife Trade and Resource Economics and Conservation and Community Development.

Career pathways

Graduates are employed in government, NGOs and the private sector; alumni roles include Wildlife Management Officer in Kenya, Programme Leader at TRAFFIC and posts at IUCN and UN Environment Programme.

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